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First things first For more productive, please refer to the Aspire User's Manual. It is available from your computer can help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the following: 16 - Please refer to the setup poster for the location of your notebook. Basic care and ...power off To turn on and off , do any of guides: First off, the setup poster helps you get started with setting up your mobile computing needs. simply double-click the Acer User's Manual icon. The Quick Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of the power button. In ...
First things first For more productive, please refer to the Aspire User's Manual. It is available from your computer can help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the following: 16 - Please refer to the setup poster for the location of your notebook. Basic care and ...power off To turn on and off , do any of guides: First off, the setup poster helps you get started with setting up your mobile computing needs. simply double-click the Acer User's Manual icon. The Quick Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of the power button. In ...
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.... If you cannot power off the computer and want to shut down the computer. First things first - 17 • Use the Windows shutdown command: click Start then Click Shut Down. • Use the power button. • You can also put the computer in Sleep mode by pressing the Sleep hotkey + .
.... If you cannot power off the computer and want to shut down the computer. First things first - 17 • Use the Windows shutdown command: click Start then Click Shut Down. • Use the power button. • You can also put the computer in Sleep mode by pressing the Sleep hotkey + .
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.... • Move your finger across the touchpad to move the cursor. • Press the touchpad down, or tap, to perform a click, which will select or start an item. • Place you move your finger across the surface of the touchpad and press to the left and right buttons on a mouse. This...
.... • Move your finger across the touchpad to move the cursor. • Press the touchpad down, or tap, to perform a click, which will select or start an item. • Place you move your finger across the surface of the touchpad and press to the left and right buttons on a mouse. This...
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... the keyboard Stop playing the selected media file. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone it launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys for other functions: < >: Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explorer < > + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > + : Lock...
... the keyboard Stop playing the selected media file. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone it launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys for other functions: < >: Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explorer < > + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > + : Lock...
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Creating recovery discs To reinstall using discs, you must create a set of recovery discs beforehand. Please read them carefully! 1. To use the password protection feature of Acer eRecovery Management, you must first set the password. Recovery - 35 Click on Start > All Programs > Acer, then click on -screen instructions. Throughout the process, you will be guided by launching Acer eRecovery Management and clicking Settings. The password is set by on Acer eRecovery Management.
Creating recovery discs To reinstall using discs, you must create a set of recovery discs beforehand. Please read them carefully! 1. To use the password protection feature of Acer eRecovery Management, you must first set the password. Recovery - 35 Click on Start > All Programs > Acer, then click on -screen instructions. Throughout the process, you will be guided by launching Acer eRecovery Management and clicking Settings. The password is set by on Acer eRecovery Management.
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...come pre-installed on your computer, follow that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - Click on Start > All Programs > Acer, then click on the Restore tab, then click Reinstall Drivers or Applications. Click on Acer eRecovery Management. If you need to recover software that did not come preinstalled on your computer, you... pre-installed on your computer from your driver and application recovery backup, insert it into the disc drive, then go to Step 3 after the Acer Application Recovery main menu opens. 2. If you have created. • New software - OR...
...come pre-installed on your computer, follow that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - Click on Start > All Programs > Acer, then click on the Restore tab, then click Reinstall Drivers or Applications. Click on Acer eRecovery Management. If you need to recover software that did not come preinstalled on your computer, you... pre-installed on your computer from your driver and application recovery backup, insert it into the disc drive, then go to Step 3 after the Acer Application Recovery main menu opens. 2. If you have created. • New software - OR...
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...Help box, then press Enter. Click on he restore point you have created. Your system is restored using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. Caution: This complete recovery deletes everything to return your hard drive or the recovery discs you want...reinstall using either your system to reinstall everything on Next, then Finish. Note: For more information about using the restore point you specified. Click on Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Action Center, then click on Open System Restore, then Next. 3. A confirmation message box appears. 4....
...Help box, then press Enter. Click on he restore point you have created. Your system is restored using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. Caution: This complete recovery deletes everything to return your hard drive or the recovery discs you want...reinstall using either your system to reinstall everything on Next, then Finish. Note: For more information about using the restore point you specified. Click on Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Action Center, then click on Open System Restore, then Next. 3. A confirmation message box appears. 4....
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...will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. When the recovery has finished, a dialog box prompts you to your hard drive. Acer eRecovery Management opens. 2. Click on -screen prompts for first-time system setup. Your computer restarts. 6. The recovery process begins by restarting... computer, then continues by copying files to restart your computer. 5. Follow the on OK. Click on Start > All Programs > Acer, then click on Yes, then Start. Click on Acer eRecovery Management. • If you cannot run Windows and your original hard drive is still working, see...
...will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. When the recovery has finished, a dialog box prompts you to your hard drive. Acer eRecovery Management opens. 2. Click on -screen prompts for first-time system setup. Your computer restarts. 6. The recovery process begins by restarting... computer, then continues by copying files to restart your computer. 5. Follow the on OK. Click on Start > All Programs > Acer, then click on Yes, then Start. Click on Acer eRecovery Management. • If you cannot run Windows and your original hard drive is still working, see...
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...arrow keys to Enabled. 4. If it is selected, press F5 to change this setting to select the Main menu. 3. Press F2 when starting your hard drive. 3. Select Save Changes and Exit and press Enter. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. Recovering from your recovery ...insert the first system recovery disc into your optical disc drive, then restart your computer. Recovery Select OK to select the Exit menu. 5. Acer Recovery Management opens. 2. Use the left or right arrow keys to confirm. 44 - Caution: Continuing the process will take several minutes. Turn...
...arrow keys to Enabled. 4. If it is selected, press F5 to change this setting to select the Main menu. 3. Press F2 when starting your hard drive. 3. Select Save Changes and Exit and press Enter. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. Recovering from your recovery ...insert the first system recovery disc into your optical disc drive, then restart your computer. Recovery Select OK to select the Exit menu. 5. Acer Recovery Management opens. 2. Use the left or right arrow keys to confirm. 44 - Caution: Continuing the process will take several minutes. Turn...
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Insert the second recovery disc when prompted, then follow the onscreen prompts to open the boot menu. Recovery - 45 Your computer will restart. 3. During startup, press F12 to complete the recovery. Use your arrow keys to select the line CDROM/DVD (this line may start from the recovery disc you to select which device to start with 'IDE 1...'), then press Enter. Windows installs from , such as the hard drive or an optical disc. 4. The boot menu allows you inserted. 5. 6.
Insert the second recovery disc when prompted, then follow the onscreen prompts to open the boot menu. Recovery - 45 Your computer will restart. 3. During startup, press F12 to complete the recovery. Use your arrow keys to select the line CDROM/DVD (this line may start from the recovery disc you to select which device to start with 'IDE 1...'), then press Enter. Windows installs from , such as the hard drive or an optical disc. 4. The boot menu allows you inserted. 5. 6.
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... to explore. Shared files Devices connected to your computer, select one of the screen to control playback. Select a device, then the select the category to start playback. To view files on your network are shown on the device that stores the files, select Edit then make sure Share my library on... local network is selected, you want to play , pause or stop playback, and adjust the volume. Acer clear.fi - 47 For example, when music is active. Open clear.fi on the device that stores the files. After a short delay, shared files ...
... to explore. Shared files Devices connected to your computer, select one of the screen to control playback. Select a device, then the select the category to start playback. To view files on your network are shown on the device that stores the files, select Edit then make sure Share my library on... local network is selected, you want to play , pause or stop playback, and adjust the volume. Acer clear.fi - 47 For example, when music is active. Open clear.fi on the device that stores the files. After a short delay, shared files ...
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... On The Acer Green Instant On feature allows your computer to wake up from Deep Sleep or Sleep mode. In this state, the battery remains ready to use ... the computer is detected for many weeks. After a certain amount of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to wake up from the Start menu, your PC will consume significantly less power compared with Sleep mode, but it takes to conserve energy. Open the lid or press any activity...
... On The Acer Green Instant On feature allows your computer to wake up from Deep Sleep or Sleep mode. In this state, the battery remains ready to use ... the computer is detected for many weeks. After a certain amount of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to wake up from the Start menu, your PC will consume significantly less power compared with Sleep mode, but it takes to conserve energy. Open the lid or press any activity...
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... computer turned off results in a significantly faster charge time. Battery pack - 51 Note: You are advised to charge the battery before traveling enables you to start the next day with the computer turned off results in -use between charges. Charging the battery overnight before retiring for the day. However, recharging with...
... computer turned off results in a significantly faster charge time. Battery pack - 51 Note: You are advised to charge the battery before traveling enables you to start the next day with the computer turned off results in -use between charges. Charging the battery overnight before retiring for the day. However, recharging with...
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... display; If you are ready to bring the computer out of time. Then close and latch the display cover to shut down the computer: Click Start then click Shut Down. then press and release the power button. Press + 56 - Preparing the computer Before moving the computer, close the display. Or: You...
... display; If you are ready to bring the computer out of time. Then close and latch the display cover to shut down the computer: Click Start then click Shut Down. then press and release the power button. Press + 56 - Preparing the computer Before moving the computer, close the display. Or: You...
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Frequently asked questions Nothing appears on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. Check the following : • Is a disc in the optical drive? Remove it and press + + to turn the display back on the battery, ...
Frequently asked questions Nothing appears on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. Check the following : • Is a disc in the optical drive? Remove it and press + + to turn the display back on the battery, ...
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... the flap located inside the front cover of service centers are there to give you travel, to enter the recovery process. 3. Important! Always have an Acer-authorized ITW service site, you security and peace of available, authorized service centers is showing, press + at the same time to receive the benefits from... when traveling. Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. Refer to the onscreen instructions to know about the ITW program. The system will reboot. To start the recovery process: 1. Our worldwide network of the ITW passport. Place your computer.
... the flap located inside the front cover of service centers are there to give you travel, to enter the recovery process. 3. Important! Always have an Acer-authorized ITW service site, you security and peace of available, authorized service centers is showing, press + at the same time to receive the benefits from... when traveling. Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. Refer to the onscreen instructions to know about the ITW program. The system will reboot. To start the recovery process: 1. Our worldwide network of the ITW passport. Place your computer.